Health Physicist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Kincardine; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Bruce County is seeking a Health Physicist to oversee radiation protection programs, ensuring compliance and driving safety enhancements. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Health Physics and a minimum of three years of experience in the field. This role involves critical assessments and the development of safety protocols in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in radiation protection.
• Operational Health Physicist experience or related qualification.
• Ability to resolve complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise radiation protection manual procedures.
• Conduct compliance inspections and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Lead ALARA assessments and risk minimization initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of Radiation Protection Regulations

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and as a team

Knowledgeable of Radiation Protection instrumentation

Education

University Degree in Health Physics or related field

Job description

Do you like the idea of applying your radiation safety expertise to protect people, facilities, and the environment? Can you see yourself overseeing radiation protection programs, ensuring strict compliance, and driving operational excellence across multiple sites?Are you someone who thrives on complex radiological assessments and leading initiatives that elevate safety standards?

If this sounds like you, our Douglas Point location is looking for a Health Physicist to take on a pivotal role in advancing our radiation protection efforts.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact—apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Preparing, reviewing, and revising radiation protection manual procedures to ensure alignment with current standards.
• Performing effectiveness reviews and self-assessments to ensure the RP(Radiation Protection) program remains compliant and effective.
• Monitoring RP-related non-conformances and implementing corrective actions.
• Conducting compliance inspections and participating in annual RP program reviews to verify ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Developing and implementing RP controls, processes, and procedures tailored to assigned facilities and projects.
• Performing radiological work and dose assessments, ensuring safe radiation exposure levels are maintained.
• Leading ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) assessments and post-work reviews to minimize radiation exposure.
• Preparing, reviewing, and approving radiological work permits, plans, and procedures.
• Responding to and investigating RP-related unplanned events, identifying root causes and providing corrective recommendations.
• Reviewing and approving radiation source registration, records, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Providing oversight on the radiation source leak testing program to maintain safety standards.
• Conducting facility compliance inspections to ensure proper safety practices.
• Reviewing and approving Controlled Area (CA) lunch and beverage room registrations, as well as CA food passes, to ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Overseeing the selection and procurement of radiation and contamination measuring and monitoring equipment, ensuring the equipment meets project requirements.
• Ensuring the proper source checking, alarm testing, and calibration of RP instrumentation.
• Reviewing gamma spectroscopy results, interpreting the data and offering feedback on its applicability to safety measures.
• Reviewing waste characterization plans, including scope, characterization methodology, and radiological surveys for safe waste disposal.
• Assisting in the delivery, development and maintenance of radiation protection training and RP Program elements for CNL staff and subcontractors.
• Overseeing internal and external dosimetry programs for CNL personnel and contractors, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Leading investigations into accidents, incidents, and radiation safety breaches, identifying corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Supporting audits and other regulatory obligations to ensure the company meets all compliance standards.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • University Degree in Health Physics or an honours degree in Science or Engineering with postgraduate studies and/or experience in health physics or related discipline.
• Experience
  • Minimum of three years of technical experience or technical knowledge of a broad range of radiation protection instrumentation.
  • Minimum three years as an operational Health Physicist in a relevant field or CNL Group 1 Health Physics Qualification.
  • Experience resolving complex technical challenges, from both a strategic and execution-level perspective.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of CNL’s practices, procedures, and organization is an asset.
  • Ability to be tactful, diplomatic, and work effectively with staff from other functional areas/missions/sites.
  • Knowledge of computers, including using and programming data acquisition systems and processing of scientific data.
  • Knowledge of Radiation Protection Regulations and scientific and mathematical principles.
  • Ability to maintain and continually improve working relationships with colleagues and customers.
  • Demonstrated possession of a high sense of individual responsibility and the ability to work independently and as a team.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledgeable of Radiation Protection instrumentation.
  • Knowledge and understanding of CNL’s Radiation Protection program requirements and group 1 Radiation Protection training would be an asset.

• Security Clearance Eligibility Required

  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions:

• Ability to don RP Personal Protective Equipment & Clothing should the need arise to help troubleshoot RP instruments in the field.
• A combination of work in an office environment with the ability to perform site walk-downs.
• Ability to travel within Canada and abroad for the purposes of visiting other CNL sites and industry benchmarking and consultation.
• Classification as a Nuclear Energy Worker as outlined in the CNSC Radiation Protection Regulations.
• Normal hours of work will be ten (10) hour days, four (4) days a week for a total of 40 hours per week.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package :

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support,
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location:

CNL’s Douglas Point Prototype Reactor (which has now entered the dismantling phase of decommissioning ETA 2070) is located on the Bruce Power site in Bruce County on the east shore of Lake Huron in the Province of Ontario, near the municipality of Kincardine, 2.5 hours north and west of Toronto. The area has thriving lakeside downtown shops and dining options, renowned festivals and events, recreational programming, and an agricultural community, and you'll understand how enticing it is to be a part of this beautiful community.

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

CNL recognizes and acknowledges that the Douglas Point site is located within the Traditional Territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), and the harvesting areas of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and the Historic Saugeen Métis (HSM).